A collection of conditions known as Cranial Nerve Compressive Syndromes such as Trigeminal Neuralgia, Bell's Palsy, Hemifacial spasm are among the most devastating of all health conditions both in pain and social impact.
The medical approach to this condition is incredibly invasive, including drugs such as gabapentin and botox injections or a type of brain surgery called Microvascular decompression. This procedure can have serious complications including death, stroke, hearing loss and facial weakness. The surgery itself can cost as much as $70,000.
Here is a case study from his research of over 300 cases:
Dr. Michael Burcon an upper cervical chiropractor and researcher from Michigan, has done some incredible research on the upper cervical spine. He has determined that over 90% of patients who have been diagnosed with these types of conditions have suffered a head or neck trauma usually whiplash an average of 15 years prior.
Prescriptions included Gabapentin for trigeminal neuralgia 900 mg 3xs/day (2700 total with 3600 being maximum prescribed)
Here's an example from his research: A 57 year old female presented with right sided trigeminal neuralgia (TN) of two years duration. TN pain was helped by medication and exacerbated by exposure to cold. Secondary complaints included high blood pressure, hypothyroidism, diminished hearing in left ear, neck pain, bilateral shoulder pain, right shin numbness and allergies. Prescriptions included Gabapentin for trigeminal neuralgia 900 mg 3xs/day (2700 total with 3600 being maximum prescribed)
One week after her first upper cervical specific adjustment the trigeminal neuralgia pain diminished dramatically in frequency and intensity. After discussing the improvement with her neurologist, she started cutting back on her Gabapentin dosage. After eight weeks, the patient was completely off the medication and pain free.
One week after a specific upper cervical adjustment the pain in the face diminished dramatically in frequency and intensity. After discussing the improvement with her neurologist, she started cutting back on her Gabapentin dosage. After eight weeks, the patient was completely off the medication and pain free. After two years of maintenance care, she is still pain free without medication, even after major dental work.
Dr. Burcon concludes this case study by stating "...this study is a typical representation of over three hundred cases researched at Burcon Chiropractic over the past ten years, where the same protocol is used for all one sided brain stem disorders, including Bell's palsy, migraine headaches, Meniere's syndrome, Trigeminal neuralgia, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease."
If you've been diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia, then an upper neck evaluation is a logical next step.
The medical approach to this condition is incredibly invasive, including drugs such as gabapentin and botox injections or a type of brain surgery called Microvascular decompression. This procedure can have serious complications including death, stroke, hearing loss and facial weakness. The surgery itself can cost as much as $70,000.
Here is a case study from his research of over 300 cases:
Dr. Michael Burcon an upper cervical chiropractor and researcher from Michigan, has done some incredible research on the upper cervical spine. He has determined that over 90% of patients who have been diagnosed with these types of conditions have suffered a head or neck trauma usually whiplash an average of 15 years prior.
Prescriptions included Gabapentin for trigeminal neuralgia 900 mg 3xs/day (2700 total with 3600 being maximum prescribed)
Here's an example from his research: A 57 year old female presented with right sided trigeminal neuralgia (TN) of two years duration. TN pain was helped by medication and exacerbated by exposure to cold. Secondary complaints included high blood pressure, hypothyroidism, diminished hearing in left ear, neck pain, bilateral shoulder pain, right shin numbness and allergies. Prescriptions included Gabapentin for trigeminal neuralgia 900 mg 3xs/day (2700 total with 3600 being maximum prescribed)
One week after her first upper cervical specific adjustment the trigeminal neuralgia pain diminished dramatically in frequency and intensity. After discussing the improvement with her neurologist, she started cutting back on her Gabapentin dosage. After eight weeks, the patient was completely off the medication and pain free.
One week after a specific upper cervical adjustment the pain in the face diminished dramatically in frequency and intensity. After discussing the improvement with her neurologist, she started cutting back on her Gabapentin dosage. After eight weeks, the patient was completely off the medication and pain free. After two years of maintenance care, she is still pain free without medication, even after major dental work.
Dr. Burcon concludes this case study by stating "...this study is a typical representation of over three hundred cases researched at Burcon Chiropractic over the past ten years, where the same protocol is used for all one sided brain stem disorders, including Bell's palsy, migraine headaches, Meniere's syndrome, Trigeminal neuralgia, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease."
If you've been diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia, then an upper neck evaluation is a logical next step.
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